A Fire in the Forest: The Life and Legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov
201258m
Documentary
- Runtime
- 58m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Certificate
- NR
- Origin
- Ukraine
About
Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer (1698-1760), known as the Ba'al Shem Tov ("Master of the Good Name"), is one of the most beloved and celebrated, yet elusive, figures in Jewish history. Today, Jews worldwide – and even non-Jews – revere him as the founder of the Hasidic movement, a 18th-century offshoot of Judaism that promotes a mystical interpretation of the Bible, and as a model of piety and spirituality. The documentary A FIRE IN THE FOREST explores the life and legacy of the Ba'al Shem Tov through interviews with religious leaders and scholars, and on-location footage. The title derives from a tale about rabbis finding a hidden fire in the forest where they could appeal to God for help and have their prayers answered.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Netanel Miles-Yépez, Chuck Davis
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Jul 26, 2012
- Studio
- Throughline Productions
Cast
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